About 9 years ago steamgifts helped me make a PC. (Jeeze where did time go)
My old PC was a i5 3570k, 8 gigs of RAM, and a GTX 670, 1 tb hdd
(3 years later I bought a GTX 1060 3gb for $175 and added 16gig more gigs of RAM)

About 2 months ago, I sold my 1060 for $220(made profit somehow lol).Although this was a smart move, it was also a dumb move because my computer became extremely out of date by doing that since I had to put the 670 back in.
So I thought I should probably get a new PC but that's pretty hard right now because computer parts, especially GPUs, are super expensive. So I bought a G5 dell desktop.
The new computer contains a i5 10400F, 500 SSD. GTX 1660 ti.
The computer cost $764. (-220 because I sold my GPU) then I got a 70$ discount because the heatsink they advertised for it was incorrect.
[b]So the total $474 (if you include the 1060 money) [/b]

The issue is the computer would really be something I would have to be temporary maybe 1-3 years because PSU is kinda shit, and that part can't be upgraded I think. Another reason I wanted a newer computer is I really like what GAME PASS is offering, but I don't want a Xbox because I GAME PASS is on PC, and I already have a very established steam account. So I guess a side question is will this GPU be good enough for 2-3 years for newer games?

I also have the option to buy a similar prebuilt specs except it would have a better PSU(500) and have a gtx 3060 ti. I do like the idea of ray tracing and DLSS. But this would cost about $1080(-220 tho) and not sure if it's worth spending that much on it because then I'd feel the need to keep it longer. But perhaps it would be worth it?
Sidenote is I have a PS5. So I have a semi powerful machine as well.


In short.
Current old PC is: i5 3570k, 20 gigs of RAM, and a GTX 670, 1 tb hdd, PSU is loud. Can't really be upgraded because MOBO is old, only uses DDR3 RAM. PSU has been loud forever.

New dell computer is a i5 10400F, 500 SSD. GTX 1660 ti. Gets kinda when things are completely maxed. 360W PSU that can't(?) be updated. Bought for under 500$, and would only use for a few years.

Other dell computer is a i5 10400F, 500 SSD. GTX 3060 ti. Gets kinda when things are completely maxed. 500 PSU that can't(?) be updated. Would have to wait many weeks for it as well for when it came back in stock.


TLDR:

The 1660 ti computer worth using for a bit at the cost I got it for?

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Should I keep the computer with this new computer with 1660 ti?

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Yes, keeps it.
No, return it.
Return it and try to get a prebuilt with a 3060 ti.
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Thank you for the feedback! I forgot to mention I only do 1080p, so I'm glad you mentioned that. I'm not planning to do 4k until I have a well paying job. lol
I should definitely get some better surge protectors. Mine are probably subpar lol.

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I definitely feel a little more comfortable keeping it potentially reading yours and others comments. I got used to playing games at MED with my 1060. So I don't mind if I need to do that again in the future.
I was thinking about buying the Xbox/PC game pass and trying out 'THE MEDIUM' to see how well I could handle that. Since it's a nextgen game and very demanding.

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I don't understand why the PSU would not be updateable

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It's a weird spell special dell PSU. Online I read "These use an odd size power supply that will force you to either use a Dell PSU (there are higher capacity ones available depending on the configuration you buy), or use a standard power supply externally along with an adapter cable."

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You are right, just googled it cause I wanted to see if an SFX PSU would be a valid option at least, but seems they use 6 pin motherboards sometimes too, its a shame

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Yeah it's really lame. I assume they probably get them real cheap or something is why they get that kind.
Or maybe they simply don't want people changing the PSU.

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Its from Dell and its tied to the size of the case , would need a new case to upgrade it

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I'd hang onto it at least for a couple years once DDR5 start becoming more available for modern builds, and CPUs and MOBOs manufacturers start adding more support for it.

Sadly, since this whole pandemic started, everything has been messed up and skyrocketing prices along with it. Perhaps when more people get vaccinated and feel more confident in trying to get back to "normalcy" (whatever that is 😛), maybe prices on computer hardware will start dropping by then! 🤞

EDIT: Damn, I don't know if this comment is relevant anymore since you added a lot more stuff to your OP!

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OH yes! DDR5 was something I was also considering(for the last year or so tbh) since I assume older MOBOs won't be compatible? I know after I made my computer, 1 or 2 years later DDR4 happened, and I was stuck behind with DDR3. lol

Your comment was still very relevant so thank you!

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I am guessing that we'll start seeing DDR5 starting to become more available by the end of the year. And unfortunately no-- even the MOBO I bought in November of 2019 doesn't support DDR5. I suggest researching the parts that you'll need for DDR5 builds while you're waiting. You'd be surprised at the weapons of mass distraction potential rigs you can concoct when you're bored. 😉

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I assume DDR5 won't be for consumer use and cheapish until next year right? Like it might become for consumers, but might be pricey at first?

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Rule of thumb is when it's new, it is always going to be pricey. It typically takes a couple of years for prices to go down, because technology usually takes that long to become "obsolete".

Start watching the prices for PC hardware - especially CPUs and GPUs. You'll see what I mean.

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Wouldnt you be able to upgrade the PSU by using a new Case?

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That is always an option, I kinda thought about it. Would only cost 100-150$ I guess for new PSU and case? But like insideafireball said. It might be super annoying to do it.

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Depends a lot on the type of games you play, and at what settings. 1060ti should be good enough for a lot of games for quite a few years. However, the latest GPU intensive AAA titles might struggle on it depending on the setting.
However, due to inflated GPU (and PC parts) prices rn, I would not recommend building one. Sure, you might also get a better price for all your older stuff if you sell them today, but at least in my local market you would still be paying a premium for the new stuff. So, unless you can not hold out for say about a year, keeping it would make more sense imo.

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Thanks for the feedback! If GPUs were cheaper/easy to get, I probably would have just bought something better than my 1060 and wait till DDR5 was out.
My old PC still runs decently. But I probably wouldn't be able to play anything post 2017 or so very well I assume. Always a chance there is still issues with stock next year since a lot of people want stuff but can't get it. I read supply won't get better until maybe fall this year.

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I had 860m until Nov last year. And I was able to run most title decently on 1080p medium settings, though definitely not 60+ fps. Your 1660ti should be good enough for a few years I believe.
Though do note that I don't get the time to play a lot of games now, so I was not able to try a lot of games.

Yes, there's word that the silicon shortage would last for more than another year. Here's to hoping it gets better sooner.

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If you do 1080p gaming, you'll be perfectly fine with a 1660ti for awhile, so long as you don't always expect ultra settings.

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I know I'll have to accept no ray tracing either :(
But as long as the game runs 60 fps, I'm usually content. lol

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My first thought was return it.
After checking the current prebuilt market: keep it.
If the bitcoin bubble still hasn't burst in the future, you could always flip the 1660ti.

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I guess it depends on what you want to play with it and how long you want to keep it with no updates and of course which resolution and details you want to have. I wouldn't buy a Dell, but for your plans ("a few years") this should be working ;)

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I would keep it. The price of $1000 for a 3060ti and 500 W PSU is not worth it in my opinion.
Even though the 1660ti might only be good enough for 2 years, by that time there will be a 4060ti / 5060ti and maybe there will be an upgrade possible that can handle the 360W PSU.

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damn 1660 ti is something I'd wish I had :D Even if RTX cards dropped in price they would be out of my budget sadly.. But for todays prices prebuilt systems are most affordable now.

But as for prebuilt PC itself- don't these have manufacturer specific parts in it ? Meaning you can't really upgrade the parts or remove and sell them. 1660ti as well - I'm not sure of course, but in such a prebuilt case wouldn't the 1660ti be Dell specific card that works on dell specific MOBO ?

Anyone smarter about PCs please do correct me if I'm wrong, but I have read that parts in these systems aren't the same as those you can buy seperately, meaning you can't really expect to flip a part later on.

edit : I see that you already mentioned PSU and MOBO differ, but I'm pretty sure the RAM and GPU does too. Anyway - as far as performance go I would definitely keep such a PC while the world is complete mess and you can't buy anything. I suspect the Suez canal drama will only halt production and sales even more.

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Can I ask you if you see a big improvement going from i5-3570 to the 10400F? Probably it's hard to tell since you also have a new GPU.

My current PC has i5 3570 as well and I'm thinking on upgrading to i5 10400F, but I'm not sure if I'd better get a new GPU instead (RX570 4gb is what I have atm).

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Why not? I have this GPU and it is enough for 1080p.

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A quick look at ebay shows the rtx 3060ti going for about $1300. You could even get the 3060ti pc, sell the gpu, buy the 1660ti pc back, and now you have two pcs and one gpu. Or sell the 3060ti and buy the prebuilt again (with another 3060ti). There are tons of ways you could go about it. This, of course, considering the $1300 price. Not that I like or support this gpu overpricing scheme that is going around, but such are the times.

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Yes it is enough for 2-3 years, but it's not very future proof especially if you want to upgrade, and went for Dell with it's quirks, the prices for things atm are expensive, but in 2-3 years hopefully it will be better again, if you then buy something just save up and get something way way more futureproof and not something like Dell or Hp but something you can customize, better to splurge all in once and be done with it for a while then keep upgrading (and find out you can't upgrade certain things) and cheaper in the long run, that's my opinion atleast.
That's why i went for a coffee lake i8700k (didn't go for 9000 because of much more power consumption and little bonus to gaming, and a 2080TI) however if DDR5 comes i would still need a new motherboard.

Also if i go ultrawide screen i don't know if my cpu will bottleneck it, or a faster CPU would make much difference (with the GPU i already have).

Also consoles are nice and all but you rarely see the good game deals, the bundles you could get on pc and steam, also with the ps5 a lot of games increased game prices to 70-75 euro, you have to take that into account too, because it easily racks up money too.

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i'd keep it.
right now in a lot of places prebuilts are the only way to get a new computer for a reasonable price or even get one at all.
chances are it will stay like this for the entire year or even longer because demand is insanely high and supply is pitiful thanks to the china virus.

a gtx 1660 ti should be enough for 1080p gaming in the near future.
and when it comes to the psu you will have to take a closer look. it could be some special form factor. also large system builders like dell & hp are moving to the new 12vo standard (12v only) and i doubt you can find one of these psu in the wild easily.

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I hate Dell and their proprietary stuff that can't be upgraded, that PSU is terribly small but in this climate, ugh, guess you should keep it.

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